Hi, I have a Mark II 2011 Superb 4x4 estate with the factory fitted towbar (which I think is a Westfalia?)

 

It's the removable version, but.... I've never been able to remove it!

 

I found some instructions on the interwebs, I'm not sure if these are for this version, which is apparently unusual.

 

1. Turn key anti-clockwise. 2. Pull out knob. 3. Turn key back clockwise. 4. Push down on handle and remove towbar.

 

The key turns OK and the knob turns, but won't push in or pull out.  There is 6-8mm of green showing behind the knob, which I don't want to break off. Any ideas please?  Thanks.

The OE towbar is made by Prof Svar.

 

You push in the knob and press on the handle to release it. The key stays in the towball once it's been removed.

9 minutes ago, chimaera said:

The OE towbar is made by Prof Svar.

 

You push in the knob and press on the handle to release it. The key stays in the towball once it's been removed.

 

Great, thank you.

 

I have sprayed everything with WD40, but that knob is not going in... should I keep soaking it and try again or maybe try a gentle tap with a hammer?

 

Thanks again.

I'd try jiggling the release lever up and down while trying to push in the button. If you want to hit something with a hammer, I'd go for hitting the bottom of the towball under where it inserts into the towbar. If it hasn't been removed in a long time, the locking mechanism in there could be a bit stuck and a nudge with a hammer might help it release.

Thanks so much, that sounds like a really good plan.  I have given it another spray of WD40 to soak in overnight and will try tomorrow.

 

Jiggling one while pushing the other sounds best, and this part made me laugh!

 

4 hours ago, chimaera said:

If you want to hit something with a hammer

 

13 hours ago, NobbyTucker said:

and this part made me laugh!